March 30, 2006
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It's with more of an air of exited retrospection than of unbridled exuberance, that I have as I make the transition from being eighteen...into nineteen. Yup, today's my birthday.
Yeah!!
I have loved being 18. It's been one of the best years of my life. Not because it was packed with adventure and excitement, but for it having been filled with quiet, happy, and meaningful moments. It was the year that I graduated in. The year I finally got my licence. According to my little girl reckonings, it was the year I was supposed to get married in, altho I gladly gave up that "goal" several years ago! I was also supposed to suddenly become all grown-up, mature, and sophisticated, too.
No, it's not for what I did this past year that makes it so sad to say goodbye to it. But it's what God has done in me and around me. The quiet moments spent with the Lord. The victories that He has helped me to make in my life. The revelations and lessons He has taught me. The moments of standing on the mountain top after having come up from the valley, to put it in a geological metaphor. And then, learning how to stay on the mountain top, basking in the glow from the Son.
This year has held it's many failures and defeats, but more so I look back on the past months and see the domino effect of each thing that God has allowed to happen, and how it has brought me to be who I am now. A person who is still weak and fault-filled, but who God is molding and crafting into His image, making me into the creature He desires me to be, and fit for the ministry for which He has called me. Each day held a new lesson, no matter how small and invisible. Each day has played a part.
But now, a new year begins! What can it hold? There's an interesting thought! At the end of this one, what will I look back and remember? Here's another 365 days...just waiting to happen!
"That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;" ~ Colossians 1:10
Comments (17)
Well, looks like I get to be the first to wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! on here. Hope all is well and that you greatly enjoy your day! - Jason
Happy, happy Birthday!! =D
Happy 19th, sister-in-law-to-be!
God bless you, both on this special day and for as many years as He gives you!
Happy Birthday! And I look forward to soon joining you in the exciting age of 19!
Happy day, Kellie! And hugs, hugs, hugs, etc.....
Happy birthday!!
Man I thought I could be the first to say it on your xanga...
apperantly not
Hey Girl, that is so awesome. I hope you've had an amazing Birthday. God bless you in the 20th year of your life!!!
Hey Kellie! Happy Birthday. Here's to show that I didn't forget. I think you said that I would. Ha!!
Happy Birthday!! Hope you had a wonderful day!! = )
Happy birthday!
*This is your birthday song it isn't very long, HEY!* Happy B-day! Sounds like you had a great time being 18 and God has taught you a ton also. May God bless you in your 19th year even more!
Happy (belated) birthday!
See you tomorrow... or I guess its- today at church
Thanks Babe! It makes me feel special that you liked my pic! I think your picture is cute too! You are so adorable! Talk to you later!
Haha! Oh, that made me laugh! If your from where I think your from then I understand your feelings about tonight! So, far my teams looking perty good! Although, the game isn't over yet so, I'm not going to count my chickens before they're all hatched. Anyway, thanks for the comments! And you can email me whenever your fast is up. You can get the link from my site. Anyways, this time change has got me all messed up so I'm gonna get some sleep. Ttys.--Mandy
Just so you know, I am NOT 5 days late telling you happy birthday. I am 360 days early for the next one! Hope you had a great birthday and , ya know, you encourage me so much! love you, Kell
Hey Girl. Long time no talk, see, hear, listen, catch up!lol Anyway Hope your birthday was a good one. Mine went great on the 27th. I turned 21. WOW You have got to be kidding. No I'm not. Crazy. Well see you later this summer. keep in touch. JT
well, i wish my computer would just hurry up... i've been waiting for how many days now??? this studpid comment hasn't appeared for the last 3 weeks of so.... LoL... i wish i could blame my computer, but i can't. I only have myself to blame... so, happy BELATED birthday!!! sorry it is so late! I hope you have a GOD filled year!
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